UPM Raflatac acquires Metamark

UPM Raflatac has acquired Metamark, a UK-based company, to accelerate the growth of UPM Graphics, its new strategic self-adhesive business unit within UPM Raflatac. The business was established following the acquisition of AMC AG and its graphics business in 2022. In 2024, the company further expanded through the acquisition of Grafityp. Acquiring Metamark will enable UPM Raflatac to scale up its graphics business. UPM says this gives it significant weight in the company's product portfolio.

The transaction's Enterprise Value is GBP 146 million (approximately EUR 175 million).

“We’ve made a strategic decision to pursue global growth in Graphics organically and through mergers and acquisitions. This acquisition marks an important milestone in our transformation journey, accelerating our growth and enabling us to grow our scale and become a complete product and service provider in this attractive business. The combination of Metamark’s broad product portfolio with our existing sales and distribution network allows us to grow outside of Europe as well. We warmly welcome our new colleagues and look forward to working together to serve our customers with an even stronger product portfolio,” says Tim Kirchen, Executive Vice President, UPM Raflatac.

Metamark, established in 1992, manufactures and distributes graphics solutions. Its product portfolio consists of high-quality self-adhesive colour films, print films for large-format colour printing, laminates, and wrapping films for various end-uses. The company employs approximately 185 people and has a manufacturing site in Lancaster, UK. Its sales are approximately GBP 65 million, and its EBITDA margin is accretive to UPM Raflatac. Metamark is distributed in Australia by Ball & Doggett.

“In joining the UPM Raflatac Graphics business unit, Metamark is securing a growth-focused future for our highly regarded specialist materials. This acquisition reflects the value of our market-led innovation, respected product portfolio, and ambitious plans for market and geographical growth. UPM brings the benefits of scale, resources, and a global presence, which will accelerate our shared vision for the graphics and allied markets. Metamark is excited to be part of UPM Raflatac and looks forward to a bright and prosperous future together,” says Phil Wild, Chief Executive Officer of Metamark.